Sidney Morais

Sidney Moreira de Morais Junior Brazilian, single, 33 years old Rua Noemia Rossi Roquetti, 33 – São Bernardo do Campo Tel.: -- BRIEF With over a decade of expertise in IT solutions delivery, information security, and infrastructure administration, I am driven by a passion for solving complex technical challenges. I specialize in cloud operations, infrastructure management, and cost optimization, particularly within Azure environments. My academic background includes a degree in Computer Networks from FATEC-Osasco and advanced studies in Systems Development at FATEC-MC, complemented by specialization in Digital Law through PUC-SP. I thrive in dynamic environments where crisis management, conflict resolution, and technical troubleshooting are paramount. My strong problem-solving skills are bolstered by proficiency in English (EFSET-C2 certified) and a suite of Microsoft certifications, including SC200, AZ-104, AZ-700, AZ-900, MS-900, and SC-900. I bring a hands-on approach to technical leadership, consistently driving projects to successful outcomes while optimizing costs and enhancing infrastructure performance. My expertise extends to scripting in Python, automating workflows with Power Automate, and deploying infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform and Ansible. These skills enable me to streamline operations, reduce manual intervention, and accelerate project delivery, all while maintaining a strong focus on security and compliance. OBJECTIVE Seeking a Technical Leadership role where I can leverage my deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, network security, and team management to drive technical excellence and innovative solutions. ACADEMIC DEGREE Post-graduation: Digital law and data protection Pontificia Universidade Católica de São Paulo- Computer Network Technologist FATEC – Osasco 2013 - 2016 Stopped: System Development FATEC – Mogi das Cruzes 2011 – 2013 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FinOps Manager WEX Inc. · Full-time Current position Cloud Cost Optimization: Developing and maintaining monthly cloud usage and cost reports to provide actionable insights for WEX’s cloud spend across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Strategic Planning: Leading the evaluation and implementation of Reserved Instances (RIs) and Savings Plans (SPs) to achieve cost savings while balancing performance and scalability. Best Practices Guidance: Partnering with cross-functional teams to implement cloud usage best practices and identify optimization opportunities for resource utilization. FinOps Platform Customization: Overseeing enhancements to the primary FinOps platform, ensuring it is tailor-made to align with WEX’s objectives and delivering continuous improvements for reporting accuracy and usability. Cloud Governance: Driving awareness and adoption of usage patterns that maximize ROI on cloud investments while maintaining compliance with corporate policies and standards. Senior Manager - Cloud Solutions KPMG Brazil · Full-time 2023 – Aug, 2024 • Lead a team of 10 professionals in DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, and Cloud Operations. • Headed Deal Advisory, M&A and Cloud Strategy projects • Achieved a $90K monthly reduction in operational costs through digital asset infrastructure optimization as a FinOps Engineer trained by the Linux Foundation. • Specialized in Cloud FinOps, Azure networking, and MDM/MAM. • Designed and deployed zero-trust Azure infrastructure solutions. • Enhanced cloud security posture with Azure Firewall, IAM on Entra ID, and Azure AD B2C. • Large scale Cloud Migrations based on Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework • Driving multiple projects of major companies being financial, oil&gas and insurance segments Manager - Cloud Solutions KPMG Brazil · Full-time August 2021 – July 2023 • Managed cloud operations and security for a diverse range of industry clients, focusing on Azurebased solutions. • Implemented MDM solutions for 2,000 devices using Microsoft Intune for a major retail brand, enhancing device management and security. • Led cloud operations for national and international projects, ensuring high availability and reliability of Azure services. • Consulted on cybersecurity projects, focusing on identity administration (Microsoft Entra ID IAM/PIM) and network security (L7, L4) on Azure. • Delivered AI-based recognition services workloads and daily connectivity and network integration operations. • Advised engineers and architects on budget control, producing PowerBI reports for the C-board, leveraging FinOps principles. • Implemented Azure Policies to ensure compliance and security across cloud deployments. • Managed load balancing solutions using FortiADC, F5, and Azure-native services. • Oversaw the migration of on-premises workloads to Azure using Azure Migrate, ensuring seamless transitions and minimal downtime. IT Specialist Globenet Cabos Submarinos S.A. March 2021 – August 2021. - LGPD comittee as technical member - Support on more than 150 cisco and juniper devices - Windows Server and VMWare OS support - DLP and IPS Solutions managing - NAC (LDAP) administration - 3rd level support on checkpoint firewall - End-user support across the Americas - Delivering of processess improvement - Hybrid Office 365 administration Network Administrator II Icomon Tecnologia Ltda October de 2019 – March 2021 IT infrastructure and environment administration Information security management and auditing Responsible for the rules and technical adjustments about the LGPD as well as acting in the definition of ITS policies Technology equipment licensing control Analysis of workloads for resource sizing. Management of Vmware Horizon and vCenter environment. Network Analyst II Icomon Tecnologia Ltda Telecommunications May 2016 – September 2019 Managed IT company environment by using bare-metal and VMware Virtualization Servers; Creating and planning security tools for access control such as DataCenter security following the recommendations described in ANSI/BICSI-002; Technician responsible for dimensioning and projecting backup and security information solutions; User account control automation using powershell scripting; Technical team training; Level 3 support treating, IT outsourcing and supply-chain treating; Suport Analyst II Icomon Tecnologia Ltda Telecommunications September 2012 – April, 2016 Domain administration, infrastructure development in multiple environments and company unities; PABX, Windows Server, Exchange Server and Microsoft TMG administration; DELL layer 3 switches configuration and management; Script and GPO developer focusing on process automation; Configuring and implementing virtualization infrastructure of servers for IT enabling services, delivering a better user experience; Support Analyst I Icomon Tecnologia Ltda Telecommunications August 2011 – September 2012 (one year and two moths) av. Circular, 101 Local and remote direct user support; Office, vivo information systems, network maintenance, acquiring VoIP knowledge. Teacher Microlins Franchising Academic Institution;- employees February – August 2011 (7 months) English Teacher and computer instructor. Salesman Super J&L March 2009 – July 2010 (one year and five months) av. João Manoel, 175 Sales supervisor consolidating administrative tasks, such as e-commerce maintenance and tax receipt dispatch. IDIOMS Fluent english. TRAININGS ITIL 4 Foundation: TIExames FinOps Engineer – Linux Foundation Linux System Administration (LPIC1) – LP1: 4Linux (ongoing) Linux SysAdmin – Security :4Linux (scheduled) COBIT 5: Creditated by APMG.